Rural Missouri

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Representative Cori Bush (MO-1) sent a letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon calling for additional radioactive testing of Hazelwood School District's properties. 

Senator Hawley previously demanded that USACE conduct radioactive testing at Jana Elementary School following reports of contamination, and called on President Biden to declare a federal emergency and make aid available for students and families.

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In 2022, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) continued fighting for Missouri by standing in opposition to the Biden agenda, working across the aisle to advance key legislative priorities, and serving the needs of constituents across the state.

2022 Quick Stats:

• 2 bills signed into law: a TikTok ban on government devices and new safety standards for duck boats
• 1 resolution unanimously passed the Senate honoring Missouri police officers
• 17 original bills and resolutions introduced
• 10 amendments...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the potential rail strike after the Biden Administration announced it supports government intervention on behalf of large corporations by overruling the requests of union workers. A rail strike could begin as early as Dec. 9, 2022, if a new agreement is not struck.

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the shooting at Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Mo.

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon demanding the Corps investigate reports of radioactive contamination at Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Mo.

In his letter, Senator Hawley demanded the Corps review results of a new private report, conduct further testing on school grounds, and take action to ensure the safety of students at Jana Elementary. Parents of students were not informed of these...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General pushing for answers on reports of consistent mail service delays in the Kansas City Northland area.

For the last few months Senator Hawley’s office has heard from constituents in Kansas City’s Northland area on mail-related issues. Missourians experiencing similar problems can contact our office here.

"The need for reliable mail service across Missouri is critical. Recent news...

Today Senators Hawley (R-Mo.), Blunt (R-Mo.), and the Missouri Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Biden in support of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the City of St. Louis, as well as St. Louis, St. Charles, and Montgomery counties in Missouri overwhelmed by severe weather and flash flooding. 

Record setting rainfall caused flash flooding in the St Louis region leading to hundreds of home evacuations and, tragically, two deaths. The...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth requesting an update on the Army’s plans to replace aging homes at Fort Leonard Wood.

Senator Hawley asked Secretary Wormuth about this issue at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 5, 2022. This latest inquiry comes as the Army appears to be going back on its pledge to allocate funding for new homes at Fort Leonard Wood.

"Servicemembers at Fort Leonard Wood do vital work to protect our...

Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray about the FBI's planned audit of Missouri's sheriffs' offices' records of concealed carry permits. Last week, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Director Wray demanding answers, but has yet to receive a reply.

Senator Hawley said, "This is of significant concern, it directly affects Missouri state law. You've praised your local law enforcement partners earlier today Director. You are...